Position, Navigation, and Timing SME, S4S
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Vandenberg AFB, California
Salary Range: $104349 - $161313 Per Year
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Major Duties:
- The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Position, Navigation, and Timing SME to support S4S (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: United States Space Forces-Space (S4S) is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Operations Support Specialist position for 3-star Headquarters staff. Come join our amazing team as we Protect, Defend, Deliver, and Connect together! Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in the (a) Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), (b) Global Positioning System (GPS), and (c) Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) space operations arena, and is tasked with advising the S4S/S3, Director of Operations, on all aspects of operational support to United States Space Command. Conducts, or directs activities, or assists higher levels on challenging and innovative program development with only general guidance on policy, resources and planning; develops solutions to highly complex problems requiring various disciplines. Ideal Candidate: Extensive system knowledge of Navigation, and Timing, Global Positioning System , and Navigation Warfare space operations arena with relevant work experience directly related to these space mission systems. Skills in working with people to maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by assigned programs and functions. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel products to develop and present professional technical and management documents at all levels. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and provide a comprehensive current operational readiness assessment to the commander. Meets or exceeds a "Professional Working Proficiency, Plus" (highly nuanced understanding) language competency when preparing and delivering written and oral presentations
Qualifications: The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.
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Application Deadline: 2026-03-24